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Norway: Northern Lights, Fjords and Skiing
Norway: Northern Lights, Fjords and Skiing
Hemsedal, Norway
Did you know that skiing is a Norwegian invention? However, the concept of "slalom" also first appeared in Norway, the country of ski resorts and endless stone plateaus with fjords on the coastline. And in this country you can watch an amazing natural phenomenon - the northern lights and spend a fantastic winter vacation.
Northern lights in Norway
In early November, the ski season begins at the largest Norwegian resort of Hemsedal.
Hemsedal, Norway
It was this ski resort that was chosen to host the Giant Slalom World Cup, since the ski slopes here are laid from a height of 1450 meters. Of the 52 slopes, 8 are difficult and designed exclusively for professionals. The slopes are serviced by 24 lifts.
Hemsedal, Norway
The resort of Hemsedal has a magnificent park with jumps, rails, quarter pipes and half pipes for snowboarders. In addition, the resort has spaces for cross-country skiing and a Children's Park with interesting attractions and its own ski area. It will be equally comfortable for both professionals and beginner skiers, and for the smallest in the children's area there are day nurseries.
Voss, Norway
In the central part of the fjord region is the Voss ski resort, an ideal place for a family holiday. From the beginning of December, not only families with children, but professional skiers come here. A single ski pass operates in two ski areas, which distinguishes Voss from other ski resorts in Norway. Most tourists prefer to stay at the Voss Fjellandsby ski center with excellent accommodation and a large selection of slopes.
Voss, Norway
Accommodation at Voss Fjellandsby will cost a little more than at the Voss ski center. The Voss resort has a children's area and a ski kindergarten, which accepts children aged 2 to 6 years. Parents have the opportunity to leave the child in one of the special centers, where he will be under the supervision of professional educators. In addition to skiing in the Voss resort, you can go snowboarding and paragliding, go ice fishing, go on interesting excursions, etc.
Trysil, Norway
In the heart of Scandinavia, on the slopes of Mount Trysilfjellet, there is a wonderful ski resort Trysil. The total length of 66 tracks is 71 kilometers. The resort is popular with beginners and professional skiers, and is also ideal for families with children. The resort has several snow parks, a children's ski area and a family park. And in the Høgegga zone, the European Cup in Alpine skiing and other competitions are held, since black slopes are concentrated here.
Trysil, Norway